Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist best known for her beloved classic, "Little Women," which offers a heartfelt glimpse into the lives of the March sisters as they navigate the challenges of growing up during the Civil War era. Born on November 29, 1832, in Germantown, Pennsylvania, Alcott was raised in a family that championed education and reform, influencing her progressive views on women's rights and social issues. Her experiences and the vibrant characters she encountered in her own life fueled her storytelling, allowing her to craft narratives that resonate with readers of all ages.

Throughout her career, Alcott wrote numerous novels, short stories, and essays, often drawing from her personal experiences to bring authenticity to her work. Her writing reflects both a deep empathy for her characters and a keen observation of the world around her. Alcott’s legacy continues to inspire, encouraging us to explore themes of family, love, and the quest for independence. We invite you to delve into her remarkable collection of stories in the app, where you can discover the warmth and wisdom that have made her a cherished figure in literature.

Spinning-Wheel Stories

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A group of stories-within-a-story, told in the classic Louisa May Alcott style."I've a little cold," said the old lady, "and …

Rose in Bloom, Version 2

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Rose in Bloom is a novel by Louisa May Alcott published in 1876 and is a sequel to Eight Cousins. It depicts the story of a nineteenth-centu…

Pauline's Passion and Punishment

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Before she wrote Little Women and Little Men, Louisa, writing under the pseudonym A.M. Barnard, had this `blood and thunder' thriller (as sh…

Under the Lilacs (version 3, dramatic reading)

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When a raggedy boy from the circus limps into the lives of the Moss family, he is unlike any child they have ever met. With his devoted and …

Aunt Jo's Scrapbag

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Aunt Jo's Scrapbag is a delightful collection of short stories by Louisa May Alcott, crafted to entertain and inspire readers of all ages. E…

Eight Cousins (Version 2)

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This is the story of Rose Campbell, a rich but lonely and sickly girl who has been recently orphaned and sent to live with her maiden aunts.…

Jack and Jill (Version 2 Dramatic Reading)

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When Jack and Jill tumble off their sled on the first good snow of the season, their injuries cause them to be bedridden for many months, pu…

Hospital Sketches

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Alcott in 1862 served as a nurse in Georgetown, D.C during the Civil War. She wrote home what she observed there. Those harrowing and someti…

Silver Pitchers: and Independence, A Centennial Love Story

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Here are 9 engaging short stories from Louisa May Alcott (of Little Women fame), all period pieces, some of them somewhat autobiographical, …

An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving (Dramatic Reading)

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When a neighbor brings word that Grandma is sick, Mr. and Mrs. Bassett hurry off to tend to her, leaving their seven children to prepare for…

An Old-Fashioned Girl (version 2)

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Country-girl Polly Milton visits her fashionable cousins in the city, who make fun of her old-fashioned values. Will Polly adapt to city lif…

Eight Cousins (Version 4 Dramatic Reading)

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When frail, sickly Rose Campbell is left an orphan following the death of her father, she moves with her eccentric bachelor uncle to a place…

Shawl-Straps: A Second Series of Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag

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Unlike the other volumes in this series, which are books of childrens' stories, Shawl-Straps is a novel. It is the story of Amanda, Matilda,…

Comic Tragedies

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Fans of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women will remember the elaborate plays which the March sisters loved to perform. This volume, published …

Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Vol. 3

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The third volume of the "Aunt Jo’s Scrap-Bag" series contains 10 delightful short stories for children by American writer Louisa M…

Work: A Story of Experience

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It is one of "several nineteenth-century novels [which] uncovers the changes in women's work in the new industrial era, as well as the …

Little Women (version 4)

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Little Women is the classic story of the March family, which consists of Mr. and Mrs. March and their four girls–Practical, yet fashion cons…

Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Vol. 5

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A book of short stories by Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women and Eight Cousins. It includes Two Little Travellers, a story about two…

Flower Fables

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Flower Fables is a collection of enchanting tales crafted by Louisa May Alcott when she was just sixteen. Written for the daughter of Ralph …

Little Women (version 2)

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This story follows the lives of four sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. Set in the tumultuous days of the American Civil war, readers grow to lo…

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